I am Teresa & I have been diagnosed with PTSD, which have left me disabled & panicked in busy places like grocery stores, airports, doctors etc. I am asking for funds to buy a Newfiedoodle puppy to train as a PTSD service dog through a nonprofit.

I am Teresa Hayes, 62 yrs. old with
2 psychiatric panic disorders and acute generalized anxiety
disorder, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Costochondritis, Fibromyalgia,
CFS/ME, tinnitus, balance issues, etc. for at least 13 years. I
cannot afford to buy a PTSD dog that has been raised, trained, and
certified as they cost $25,000-$30,000. I am on Social Security
Disability with a Christian medishare program which reimburses for
some of my medical bills, but none of my psychiatrist. I pay for
medicine. I am a civilian not a veteran . I find it more difficult
each day I need to leave my home for groceries or even my
psychiatrist's office. My doctor will prescribe a PTSD service dog
for me and I have found a breed, Newfiedoodle puppy, with the right
characteristics. Cost of this dog & airfare to pick it up is
$2000.

It will take approximately 1 1/2
yrs. to complete this training so the dog is certified nationally as
a PTSD service dog and will accompany me everywhere I go. I am
committed to training and loving a dog who can enable me to lead a
more normal life by sensing when I am agitated to soothe me or get
between me and the stressor or just lead me out of the area that is
causing me stress. This would change my life enormously.

I truly thank you for anything you
can give. I pray God's blessings on each who read this, my story.

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